Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern must publicize employment data, US STB rules
( July 22, 2026, 19:42 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Merging railroads Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are obligated to release employment data submitted with their merger application, the US Surface Transportation Board ruled. "Union Pacific has failed to sufficiently explain why its employee impact information is more sensitive than in other merger proceedings where applicants have typically made similar information public," the STB wrote in its July 22 decision.See attached press release and ruling....
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